Highest-Paying Trades in Georgia 2026

50 skilled trades tracked in Georgia metro areas. The top-paying trade is Construction Manager at $105,135 median salary. Data from BLS OEWS (2025).

#	Trade	Median Salary	Cities	Avg Score
1	Construction Manager	$105,135	1	83
2	Elevator Mechanic	$94,513	1	89
3	Electrical Power-Line Tech	$82,207	1	86
4	Power Line Installer	$80,461	1	85
5	Aircraft Mechanic	$75,170	1	69
6	Pile Driver Operator	$73,606	1	62
7	Underwater Welder	$73,435	1	63
8	Millwright	$67,373	1	66
9	Building Inspector	$66,895	1	60
10	Steamfitter	$66,261	1	65
11	Wind Turbine Technician	$64,510	1	90
12	Industrial Machinery Mechanic	$63,701	1	69
13	Crane Operator	$62,921	1	69
14	Plumber	$62,710	1	73
15	Fire Sprinkler Fitter	$62,571	1	71
16	Telecommunications Tech	$61,335	1	66
17	Industrial Electrician	$61,224	1	70
18	Carpenter	$61,107	1	57
19	Pipefitter	$60,909	1	67
20	Boilermaker	$60,491	1	53
21	Electrician	$60,324	1	71
22	HVAC Technician	$58,880	1	77
23	Tool and Die Maker	$58,854	1	48
24	Diesel Mechanic	$58,416	1	60
25	Ironworker	$57,995	1	60
26	Sheet Metal Worker	$57,049	1	56
27	Environmental Engineering Tech	$54,692	1	63
28	Refrigeration Mechanic	$54,581	1	66
29	Mason (Bricklayer)	$54,451	1	49
30	Glazier	$52,618	1	53
31	Well Driller	$51,585	1	47
32	Heavy Equipment Operator	$51,250	1	55
33	Structural Welder	$51,061	1	55
34	Plasterer	$51,009	1	42
35	Machinist	$50,744	1	51
36	Concrete Finisher	$48,926	1	50
37	Tile Setter	$48,681	1	45
38	Drywall Installer	$48,666	1	44
39	Insulation Worker	$48,514	1	53
40	Septic Tank Servicer	$48,280	1	44
41	Solar PV Installer	$48,077	1	78
42	Maintenance Mechanic	$47,803	1	52
43	Floor Layer	$47,748	1	45
44	Auto Mechanic	$47,547	1	44
45	Welder	$46,015	1	51
46	Roofer	$44,107	1	46
47	Locksmith	$43,804	1	39
48	CNC Machine Operator	$43,281	1	43
49	Painter (Construction)	$42,935	1	39
50	Scaffold Builder	$42,266	1	41

Skilled trade wage data for Georgia is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program.
— BLS OEWS (2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

Construction Manager is the highest-paying skilled trade in Georgia with a median salary of $105,135 across 1 metro areas.

We track 50 skilled trades across metro areas in Georgia using Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data.

The Trade Pay Score (0-100, A-F) rates each trade-city combination on median wage vs. household income (30%), 5-year wage growth (25%), job demand (25%), and cost-of-living adjusted pay (20%).

Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS

Trades ranked by median salary across metro areas in the state. Trade Pay Score: wage vs. household income (30%), 5-year growth (25%), job demand (25%), COL-adjusted pay (20%).

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